| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $163.78 | 6.776% | $174.8777 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.27 | 11.734% | $87.4542 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.68 | 3.650% | $10.0333 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.87 | 6.733% | $226.1352 | $226.14 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.30 | 11.356% | $69.3748 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.90 | 13.402% | $182.4638 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.50 | 4.344% | $235.2957 | $235.30 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.30 | $985.6347 | $985.63 | $985.65 | $985.70 | |